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On the banks of the Vltava river, close to the center of Prague, is Boat Hotel Matylda, a cozy boat hotel and restaurant with a view of the Dancing House and the Jiraskov bridge. If you are looking for a special overnight stay in Prague and you would like to sleep on a boat, Boat Hotel Matylda is a unique place where you should definitely stay.
Boat Hotel Matylda actually consists of two boats; Restaurant Matylda is located on the Matylda boat, with six standard rooms in the downstairs area. The Klotylda boat houses the reception and eighteen rooms, including the single room, the superior double room, the executive double room and the luxurious junior suite.
We love staying in a unique place, so when we were looking for a special location to stay in Prague, we quickly came across Boat Hotel Matylda. We always wanted to sleep on a boat and when we saw the beautiful photos, the convenient location near the center of Prague and the many positive reviews, we immediately knew that we wanted to book at least one night at Boat Hotel Matylda.
We have booked the standard room without breakfast, but if you do want to have breakfast on the boat, you can book this for a few euros per person per night.
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In the afternoon we arrived at the reception on the Klotylda boat around the check-in time of 3 p.m, where we were very warmly welcomed by receptionist Camille. He offered us almost immediately, at no extra cost, to stay in the more spacious executive double room with a view of the Vltava river. Of course we said yes to that!
We were very happy with this upgrade, because compared to the standard room, the executive double room is a lot more spacious, and you can move around more freely than in the standard room. If I were traveling alone, I wouldn’t mind the standard room, but it honestly made my traveling companion feel cramped, as the space was quite limited and the furniture is made of dark wood, which made the room look even smaller. So we were super happy and grateful for the upgrade we received.
The executive double room is a cosily furnished room with a double bed and a cozy sitting area with two leather armchairs and a wooden table. The two windows offer a nice view of the Vltava river. What struck me is that you don’t feel the boat rocking through the water, it is so well anchored that it is as solid as a house. You will not get seasick on this boat.
Restaurant Matylda
If you want to eat delicious food in Prague and you stay at Boat Hotel Matylda, then you don’t have to look far, because the food in Restaurant Matylda is fantastic. The menu is based on Mediterranean cuisine and as I love Italian food it is pure indulgence. You will be served by the cheerful staff and if you want, they will make delicious cocktails for you. The strawberry Daiquiri is highly recommended, the cocktail resembles a sweet fruit smoothie. Speaking of sweet, save some room during dinner for the homemade Tiramisu, the restaurant’s specialty, because it really is delicious.
Location of Boat Hotel Matylda
After dinner it is nice to take a walk and explore the area. Boat Hotel Matylda is located in the Nové Město district, which means new district, with well-known sights such as the Dancing House, which is located near the boat and the famous statue – the rotating Head of Kafka – a fifteen-minute walk from the boat. With the metro that stops at the nearby metro station Jirásko Náměstí you can easily travel to the center of Prague, one and a half kilometers from the boat. For more sights, read my blog: Top 50 things to do in Prague.
Our experience
We had a great meal and slept well at Boat Hotel Matylda. This time it was only for one night, but next time we will stick to it for several nights. The next morning we set off very early and we checked out immediately, but it would have been nicer if we had stayed a little longer. Our stay at Boat Hotel Matylda is definitely worth repeating!
Address:
Boat Hotel Matylda
Masarykovo nábřeží
Prague 1, Czech Republic
BOOK YOUR STAY AT BOAT HOTEL MATYLDA HERE
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